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The team reflect on the matric exam leak scandal. 'What's wrong with you, man?' asks Martin Bester.
Jacqueline shared the one moment on Breakfast from Martin Bester that she remembers from 2025 and gets rewarded for listening. Take a listen.
Martin Bester remembers a 2025 highlight: Giving away R1-million to one lucky listener. Relive the moment with Breakfast with Martin Bester.
Martin Bester looks back at some of the fun moments the team's had with The Vodacom Bulls in 2025. Listen to the banter here.
Demi Lee Moore het by Breakfast with Martin Bester aangesluit vir 'n laaste onderhoud (en lied) vir 2025. Luister hier na die gesprek.
Country pop singer Roan Ash was on Breakfast with Martin Bester this morning for an interview with Martin and the team. Despite now living in the US, he said, 'Ek is so lief vir Suid Afrika'! Listen to the interview here.
Martin Bester, Philicity and Xola on 'Die Hard' Christmas movie choices.
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Richard Brussow from the National Hijack Prevention Academy talks about the current crime trends South Africans should look out for.
After seeing the cutest video of six-year-old Deryn Atkins saying that her dream is to become a “radio DJ” at her pre-school graduation, Martin Bester invited the adorable girl to spend the morning with him, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Ntshinga.
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
You might love your partner but struggle to get along with their loved ones. Here is how you can handle holiday time with them more smoothly. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to a few listeners about how to deal with your partner's friends or family on holiday.
Breakfast with Martin Bester got the inside scoop on all things G20, from the food and gifts to the processes and outcomes of the summit, after speaking to Jacaranda FM journalist Anastasi Mokgobu and South Africa's Sous Sherpa Ambassador, Xolisa Mabhongo.
Breakfast with Martin Bester got the inside scoop on all things G20, from the food and gifts to the processes and outcomes of the summit, after speaking to Jacaranda FM journalist Anastasi Mokgobu and South Africa's Sous Sherpa Ambassador, Xolisa Mabhongo.
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Michael Benevolent Masina, a GBV activist and the Victim Support Lead at Women for Change, about Friday, 21 November's G20 Women's Shutdown.
Breakfast with Martin Bester asked parents to share the one rule they will never compromise on when it comes to their children.
Red cards and national anthem flops! Despite South Africa's win, this past weekend's match against Italy was riddled with controversy. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to former South African rugby player and presenter Nick Mallett about Mostert's red card.
Red cards and national anthem flops! Despite South Africa's win, this past weekend's match against Italy was riddled with controversy. Breakfast with Martin Bester also spoke to former Springbok rugby public relations manager Annelee Murray about how exactly it works to get a singer to perform the national anthem.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Bok van Blerk het onlangs 'n skokkende plasing op sosiale media gedeel. In sy plasing het die 'Lemoene'-sanger foto's van 'n vliegtuig gedeel en bekend gemaak dat hy 'n noodlanding moes maak nadat die vliegtuig se brandstofprop afgekom het. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met die sanger gepraat oor die insident.
More and more people are changing their profile pictures to purple, but why? Breakfast with Martin Bester delved into the reason South Africans are changing their profile pictures to purple and the deeper meaning behind it.
Veané Nel is 'n 16-jarige Strongman-atleet van Rustenburg wat tans Hoërskool Bergsig Akademie bywoon. Nel het op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier om meer te deel oor haar passie en wat dit vat om een van Suid-Afrika se sterkste vroue te wees.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to South African comedian Vafa Naraghi about his one-man comedy show, ‘Becoming South African', which traces his journey from growing up as a Persian boy in Mahikeng at the tail end of apartheid to becoming a multilingual performer who has lived and worked across South Africa.
Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share the weirdest smells they enjoy. This is what they said.
The iconic South African duo Liquideep is back after more than a decade! Ahead of their much-anticipated reunion on stage, the duo joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a live performance at the Jacaranda FM headquarters. The duo also spent time with some Jacaranda FM listeners who brought the vibe to this spectacular morning.
Qhawekazi Mazaleni spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after being crowned Miss South Africa 2025. The current Miss South Africa discussed her dreams, the importance of education, and her ultimate inspirations.
Music duo Boyzlife, made up of Brian McFadden from Westlife and Keith Duffy from Boyzone, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about their brand-new single, 'Lovebirds,' and to share more about their life as a duo.
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), an entity of the Department of Transport, who explained the newly implemented AARTO demerit system.
While talking about her plans for Johannesburg, Breakfast with Martin Bester played a fun game with Helen Zille to test her Joburg knowledge.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to federal council chairperson of the DA, Helen Zille after it was announced that she will be the party's Johannesburg mayoral candidate for the 2026 elections.
Francois van Coke het sy teleurstelling op Breakfast with Martin Bester gedeel nadat die Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, wat Sondag sou plaasvind, gekanselleer is weens bekommernis oor onveilige weersomstandighede.
15-year-old Evan Jonk joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a fun-filled morning after he went viral on social media for trying to pronounce difficult English words.
One lucky listener won R25,000 and a two-night stay worth R20,000 at the 5-star Zebula Boutique Hotel, thanks to Breakfast with Martin Bester, OUTsurance, and Zebula.
On Friday, 3 October, South Africa's Constitutional Court made history by granting equal parental leave to all parents, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or family structure. This ruling replaces "maternity leave" with "parental leave," allowing both parents to share four months of leave as they choose. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Onyi Nwaneri, Managing Director at Sesame Workshop International South Africa, to get a better understanding of the new ruling.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to comedian and content creator Sami Hall about the stupid questions people ask during work interviews, "normal" jobs, and her upcoming show.
The MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast welcomes Jessica Motaung, commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Motaung shared how the club has leveraged its brand, expanding it far beyond the football field. Jessica Motaung, the dynamic commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs, is set to captivate attendees at the upcoming MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. Delving into Kaizer Chiefs' strategic expansion and engagement plans, Jessica will share insights into how the club is positioning itself as a leading African football brand, while also giving advice to other business owners on how they can better leverage their brands. In her interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, Jessica highlighted: "It's about more than the game. We touch all aspects of life to create a holistic brand experience," underscoring the club's commitment to extending its reach beyond the boundaries of football.
Recently, Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners about the most attractive hobbies men can have. Now it's time to flip it. We asked listeners to share the most attractive hobbies women can have.
Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound, and this time, we headed to the Bushveld. Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the 'Secret Sound'. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday at 08:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to do is SMS 'Secret', your name, and what you think the sound is to 37942.
Martin Bester awarded one lucky listener R50,000 after they successfully guessed the latest Secret Sound.
Former South African rugby player Patrick Lambie will be one of our esteemed speakers at this year's MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. He will discuss his rugby career and the importance of flexibility in his transition into the corporate space. Breakfast with Martin Bester also caught up with Lambie ahead of the event to find out more about life after his rugby career.
Die super talentvolle Appel het by Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier en gesels oor die liefdesverhaal geskryf in die sterre.
Keith Juluka, a hilariously talented SA artist, creates satirical songs that are often very relatable to South Africans. And nothing is more South African than rugby. During his recent visit to Jacaranda FM, Martin Bester challenged Juluka. Martin asked Juluka to write one of his brilliant songs about something relevant in SA right now.
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Chris Johnston after a hilarious video went viral of him answering a spam call while climbing a mountain, more than 900 meters above the ground.
The TikTok sensation and former Pretoria High School teacher, Domonique Bullock—also known as Mrs Bullock—made waves across South Africa after her students filmed her dancing to TikTok's Robot Boii's Salary Salary challenge. Since then, she has been spreading joy, fun, and laughter on social media while enriching the lives of many South Africans. Unfortunately, Bullock recently took to her social media platforms to share a message with a completely different tone from her usual fun-loving content. The content creator opened up about a horrifying incident in which a man allegedly attempted to kidnap her daughter at a shopping centre. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Bullock to find out more about the incident.
During his last Warmfees show in Tzaneen, Martin Bester fell off the stage. Martin tried to head over to a young fan, Nathan, whilst performing his favourite song, 'Lily'. In the video, you can hear Nathan singing along to the song. WATCH: Martin Bester falls off stage during live performance
Renowned celebrity chef, Jameson Stocks, joined the Breakfast with Martin Bester team ahead of the Good Life in Johannesburg. Known for his creative cooking flair and approach to mindful eating, Jameson quickly established himself as one of the brightest culinary talents in the world. While he blends traditional techniques with modern flavours, his cuisine is a celebration of locally sourced, organic ingredients. Beyond his technical expertise in the kitchen, Jameson's engaging personality and passion for living well has made him a favourite among food enthusiasts and television viewers alike.
Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or tears, every Monday to Friday from 06:00-09:00. The Breakfast family, or rather your morning family, takes an authentic approach to storytelling. Martin Bester's in-depth radio knowledge ensures that Breakfast with Martin Bester remains an annually award-winning show; but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What's next?!" moment. The team keeps his listeners grinning from ear to ear as they try to figure out what the 'Secret Sound' was this week, or which music powerhouse will play live during 'Friday Live.' Tune in on Tuesdays and find out 'How Hard Can it Be?' as the team giggles their way through trying their hand at something new. Imagine Martin Bester playing the didgeridoo or tattooing someone live on air…for the first time! Too funny! Show Features: • Good Morning Angels • Secret Sound • Friday's My Day • Morning Family Quiz • Throwback Thursday • How Hard Can It Be • Friday Live • Confession Session
Martin Bester and listeners share their views on discipline and respect after a video of a rugby player slapping the referee in South Africa went viral. Club rugby is in full swing, and according to the Rapport, Manenberg player Yaseen Elliot slapped referee Lionel Gerwel after receiving a red card. WATCH: Shocking moment as rugby player slaps referee